Abroad Magazine - Issue #26, August - October 2008
- White winter, green winter Muriel Bolger sails north in Norway’s waters to a land of light, intrigue and isolation
- Old school Italy Myles McWeeney explores the mountain villages of Abruzzo, one of the last unspoilt corners of the country.
- Deep waters Skip the Sangria, cancel the caipirinha. Niamh Gaffney’s favourite Portuguese cocktail is a blend of seawater and sunshine.
- Paradise re-found Returning to Bali twelve years on, Jillian Bolger wonders if this romantic island will hold appeal for a family holiday.
- Concierge: Kuala Lumpur The insider’s guide to The Malaysian capital. Compiled by Jillian Bolger.
- Concierge: Madrid The insider’s guide to the Spanish capital. Compiled by Ros Drinkwater.
- A change of heart Lanzarote works its charm on a sceptical Muriel Bolger, whose first impressions are doom and gloom
- Taking to the waters Lest you thought spa breaks were a recent indulgence, historic Marienbad in the Czech Republic will set the records straight. Words by Christine Madden.
- A road well travelled Taking a less ascetic approach to the famous pilgrim’s walk across four Spanish regions, Myles McWeeney has a religious experience with the food on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.
- 10 great short haul escapes Europe is packed with an abundance of exciting cities within two to three hours flying time of Ireland, making them ideal choices for a long weekend or a mid- week break. Hugh Oram picks 10 of his year-round favourites.
- A walk on the Wild Coast Maurice O’Connor wants to keep South Africa’s Eastern Cape all to himself.
- My name is Lucca A longtime lover of Tuscany, Ros Drinkwater is delighted to find a hidden world to explore in the Renaissance town of Lucca.
- Under the Umbrian sun A family holiday in Italy is invariably expensive, unless you choose a rural hideaway, writes Karen Creed
- The Traveller Should we offset our flights with carbon credits? And, if we do, who is policing these carbon-neutral schemes? Pól O’Conghaile on environmental guilt.